Electrical Maintenance Engineer — Multiskilled (4-on 4-off)

Permanent Futures Limited; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Futures Limited is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (electrical bias) for an automated manufacturing site in Wakefield. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on high-speed production equipment, working a 12-hour shift pattern (days and nights) to minimise downtime and maximise plant reliability.

The role requires a strong electrical engineering background, experience with automated machinery and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in a highly automated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on automated production machinery.
• Diagnose faults and perform electrical and mechanical repairs.
• Support continuous improvement to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with production teams to reduce downtime and improve output.
• Ensure all work complies with health & safety and site standards.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Maintenance engineering

Automated machinery

Education

NVQ Level 3

HNC/HND or equivalent

Job description

Permanent Futures Limited is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (electrical bias) for an automated manufacturing site in Wakefield. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on high-speed production equipment, working a 12-hour shift pattern (days and nights) to minimise downtime and maximise plant reliability.

The role requires a strong electrical engineering background, experience with automated machinery and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.